Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, February 21, 1909
Add to My HeroesJohn Garscia
Private Garscia was accidentally shot and killed by another officer while executing a warrant in Inkerman, Pennsylvania.
Private Garscia was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for more than three years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 3 years, 2 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Incident Date Saturday, February 13, 1909
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsPvt. Garscia,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War as a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment.
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